Harris agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Commanders on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Harris recorded 74 total tackles and one interception this past season with the Saints. Entering his seventh year in the league, the veteran will join one of the league's youngest secondary units while presumably replacing Jeremy Chinn, who's set to sign with the Raiders.
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Saints' Will Harris: Productive season with NOLA
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Harris recorded 74 tackles (54 solo) and five pass breakups, including one interception, across 13 regular-season appearances for the Saints in 2024.
Harris posted solid numbers during his first campaign with the Saints. The 30-year-old spent his first five seasons in Detroit before inking a one-year, $1.29 million contract with New Orleans last offseason. The Saints got a solid return on their investment with the veteran, who finished fourth on the team in tackles despite missing four games on IR with a hamstring injury. Harris is currently slated to become an unrestricted free agent again this offseason, and the Saints would have a sizable hole to fill if he does not return for the 2025 campaign.
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Saints' Will Harris: Six tackles against Giants
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Harris finished Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants with six tackles (five solo) and one pass defense.
Harris has played in every single defensive snap in the four games since returning from injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. Over that span, he has logged 25 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defense. Harris and the Saints' secondary weren't tested that much by Drew Lock on Sunday, but they'll have their work cut out for them in Week 15 against Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and the rest of the Commanders' offense.
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Saints' Will Harris: Questionable for Sunday
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Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
The Boston College product logged an LP/FP/FP practice schedule this week, so it appears he is trending toward playing Sunday. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football also reports that he expects Harris to return in Week 10 after missing the Saints' last four games with a hamstring issue. However, Harris must still be activated to the Saints' active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If he's not activated, expect Jordan Howden to serve as New Orleans' top strong safety.
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Saints' Will Harris: Designated to return
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Harris (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Harris sustained a hamstring injury in the Saints' Week 5 loss to the Chiefs that has sidelined him since. However, the 28-year-old's practice window opened Wednesday, suggesting that he's nearing a return to the field. Harris now has a chance to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, but he must be activated to the Saints' active roster in order play.
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Saints' Will Harris: Missing Week 6
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Harris (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
New Orleans' top strong safety was unable to practice all week after exiting Monday night's loss to the Chiefs with a hamstring issue. With Harris missing his first game of the season, both Jordan Howden and J.T. Gray could see increased snaps alongside Tyrann Mathieu in the Saints' secondary in Week 6.
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Saints' Will Harris: Unavailable Wednesday
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Harris (hamstring) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Saints' walkthrough Wednesday.
Harris suffered a hamstring injury in Monday's 26-13 loss to Kansas City and he was forced to miss the team's opening session of the week as a result. The safety will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers. If he's ultimately ruled out, Jordan Howden would likely step into a starting role in the secondary for New Orleans.
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Saints' Will Harris: Questionable for Week 3
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Harris (shin) was limited in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Harris sustained the shin injury during practice this week, which caused him to miss Thursday's session. His participation in Friday's practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- has given him a chance of playing Sunday. If Harris is unable to play, then Jordan Howden would be most likely to start at strong safety alongside free safety Tyrann Mathieu.
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Saints' Will Harris: Dealing with shin injury
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Harris (shin) did not participate in Thursday's practice session.
Harris was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but it appears he is now dealing with a shin injury. That puts him in jeopardy of missing Week 3 against the Eagles, and his practice participation Friday will provide clarity on his status for Sunday's game. If Harris is unable to suit up, then Jordan Howden would be the likely candidate to start at strong safety alongside free safety Tyrann Mathieu.
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Saints' Will Harris: Finds new home
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Harris agreed to a one-year contract with the Saints on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Harris spent the first five seasons of his career in Detroit after the Lions selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. However, he saw his role diminish greatly in 2023, transitioning into more of a special-teams role and rarely taking the field on defense. The move to New Orleans should give him a fresh start and the opportunity to earn a larger role, given his experience at both cornerback and safety.
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Lions' Will Harris: Not playing Sunday
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Harris (hip) is inactive Sunday against the Vikings.
Harris didn't land on the team's injury report until Thursday and was unable to practice Friday. In his absence, Jerry Jacobs and Mike Hughes will likely see increased opportunity opposite Jeff Okudah at corner.
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Lions' Will Harris: Listed as questionable
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Harris (hip) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Vikings.
Harris landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a hip issue and was unable to practice Friday, but he'll still have a chance to suit up Sunday. However, if he's sidelined, Mike Hughes would presumably step up as the Lions' slot cornerback against Minnesota.
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Lions' Will Harris: Won't play Sunday
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Harris (hip) is inactive Sunday against the Cowboys.
Harris suffered the injury against the Patriots in Week 5, and he did not make enough of a recovery to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys over the team's bye week. In his absence, the returning Jerry Jacobs should see extra opportunity.
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Lions' Will Harris: Out for remainder of game
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Harris (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Harris recorded one tackle before picking up the groin injury in the first half. In his absence, AJ Parker and Mike Hughes figure to see additional snaps moving forward.
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Lions' Will Harris: Questionable to return Sunday
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Harris is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a groin injury.
Harris recorded one tackle before leaving the contest in the first half due to a groin injury. In his absence, AJ Parker and Mike Hughes are candidates for increased roles.
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Lions' Will Harris: Steps up with opportunity
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Harris had eight tackles (five solo), an interception and pass defensed in the Lions' 37-26 win over Washington on Sunday.
Harris received the starting assignment with Amani Oruwariye (back) out for the game. The 2019 third-round selection delivered, while playing 100 percent of the snaps on defense. His interception was the first of his career, which helped stall the Commanders' comeback attempt. Although he may be relegated to backup duties if Oruwariye returns in Week 3 against the Vikings, Harris may have proven he deserves more snaps moving forward.
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Lions' Will Harris: Staying at cornerback
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Head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Harris will permanently play cornerback, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
After struggling at safety, Harris got a look at cornerback down the stretch of last season due to a rash of injuries, and his solid performance has given him new life in Detroit. In fact, the 2019 third-round pick has been alternating first-team reps with Jeff Okudah during the early days of training camp opposite No. 1 corner Amani Oruwariye. While Mike Hughes or Jerry Jacobs (knee) could push those two for reps before long, it at least seems clear that Harris is on the fast track to a roster spot.
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Lions' Will Harris: Produces seven tackles
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Harris made seven tackles (six solo) in Monday's 35-17 loss to the Packers.
Harris won the starting strong safety job in preseason and has posted exactly seven tackles in each of the first two games. The Lions' secondary is in rough shape, but Harris should be a solid IDP contributor as long as he remains the starter.
